B+
Above Average
81/100

La Jara Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 214 POPLAR STREET, La Jara, CO 81140
Overall
B+
81/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 57% · Math 37% proficient · 66th percentile in Colorado
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Colorado schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

81
Repit Score
out of 100
191
Students
enrolled
12.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$25K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%66/100reading 74th percentile, math 58th percentile among Colorado elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%90/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 66% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Colorado schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +29 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Colorado. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (+11 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency37% (+4 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Colorado state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White65%45%reading +8 pts, math -3 pts65th percentile (list)
Hispanic45%35%reading +15 pts, math +13 pts79th percentile (list)
Low-income52%32%reading +24 pts, math +11 pts93rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 214 POPLAR STREET
City La Jara
ZIP Code 81140
District 0805100
NCES School ID 080510000844
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 81140

Understanding the community around La Jara Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $44,082
Per Capita Income $24,483
Poverty Rate 15.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.0%
High School or Higher 89.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $199,600
Median Rent $682
Owner-Occupied 80.7%
Renter-Occupied 19.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for La Jara Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 49.2%
White 48.2%
Black 1.6%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More Races 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 191
Teachers (FTE) 15.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 12.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for La Jara Elementary School?
La Jara Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 81 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend La Jara Elementary School?
La Jara Elementary School has 191 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.3:1.
What grades does La Jara Elementary School serve?
La Jara Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does La Jara Elementary School receive per student?
La Jara Elementary School receives $24,999 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around La Jara Elementary School in 81140 ▼
Avg Home Value
$221,853
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+3.3%
% Renters
19.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026